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wide-eyed

[wahyd-ahyd] / ˈwaɪdˌaɪd /










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Bateman: Clark became more wide-eyed than I originally planned.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2026

She has both Judy Garland’s bubbly conviction and wide-eyed naivete, along with the kind of comedic timing that few actors exhibit today.

From Salon Jul. 12, 2026

Their wide-eyed optimism and curiosity is endearing and even motivating.

From MarketWatch Jul. 8, 2026

Four-year notches on a timeline from wide-eyed kid to tuned-in teen and beyond.

From BBC Jun. 1, 2026

Sister Zoe explained to a wide-eyed classroom what was happening in Cuba.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez




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